Meizu C9

The Meizu C9 suits basic smartphone use, with a 3,000 mAh battery as its main compromise. It has 16 GB of internal storage and 2 GB RAM, and the storage can be expanded. Those capacities are worth considering when allowing room for apps and files.

Its 5.45-inch IGZO LCD display has a 720 × 1,440 resolution and 295 ppi density. The phone weighs 150 g. The 13 MP rear camera uses a 1/3.1″ sensor, among the smallest in phones of its time, and records 1080p video at 30 fps. The front camera is 8 MP. This is a basic camera setup, with its capabilities defined by those specifications.

The Unisoc SC9832E is a quad-core processor clocked at up to 1.3 GHz. The C9 supports two Nano-SIM cards, GSM, HSPA and LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.1. GPS and GLONASS provide navigation. There is also a 3.5 mm audio jack and a microUSB port. Its operating system is Android 8.

Overall, this is a basic phone with IGZO display technology, a low weight and expandable storage. Its modest battery capacity, 2 GB RAM and small rear camera sensor limit its appeal for people who need more room for apps or place a high priority on photography. It is best considered for straightforward everyday tasks rather than a feature-rich smartphone.